Updates on amendments to existing employment legislation and planned changes, time expended on driving to work, and annual leave accrued whilst on sick leave, were the main topics of discussion at a recent human resources breakfast briefing, organised by Shannon Chamber in association with Adare HRM.

Attendees were brought up to date on the formation of the Workplace Relations Commission, effective 1 October 2015, and the resultant emphasis on early, informal resolution of disputes, and resulting in one route and time limit for all appeals.